Modified Transoms
 

Has anyone modified their transom to achieve better performance? If so lets see some pics. I am thinking of adding 12 inches to the transom to take the drives farthur back from the boat, I have to replace the transom anyways. Will this gain anything? Any input is appreciated. The boat is a 1979 Formula 255 Liberator with twin Bravo's.

Thanks
Steven

Re: Modified Transoms
 

An extension box accomplishes what
your talking about.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

Yes I know that, just wondering if anyone has done it different. Extension box is $1500 used times two gets pretty expensive. I am just looking for ideas before I start the transom work.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

I guess that's one way to cure the 2 foot itus.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

outboard boats have been doing this forever,
build out the motor box, that is.

On an i/o I guess you can build out until you hit the oilpan on the notch.. Any more will require leaving the motors where they are and using a longer input shaft (like the Imco one).

Don't forget that you'll also need to extend the stringers all the way to the "new" transom, and you'll also need a new way to tie the corners together.

You'll spend a lot more than $1500 x 2 in time and sweat trying to do what you suggest.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

Exactly.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

Thats the input I need, thanks for the help. Just figured while the transom and stringers were being replaced it would be a good time to do this if it were to happen.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

look at the BAM marine site, he added a few feet to a cig

Re: Modified Transoms
 

prater who is going to do your transom and stringers?

Re: Modified Transoms
 

Doing the work myself

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Actually I should say Me, a Keg of beer and a few friends...

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lol thats cool. hopefully it will warm up here before spring time so you can get it done.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

Hard On,

I am hoping for warmer weather early. I can get the old transom out while its cool. Just need the temperature correct for the resin to cure properly.

You are pretty close, how about sharing the keg when its time??LOL

Re: Modified Transoms
 

no problem always willing to help out.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

i would think twice, that is a lot of work.

Re: Modified Transoms
 

I am just going to replace the transom as it is. Way too much work to try the mods. I appreciate all the input.